Study Fang et al. (2002): study TW 1999
- Public
- HIV-infected patients, Taipei, Taiwan, 1999-2000
- Sample
- Respondents
- N = 136
- Non Response
- 1%
- Assessment
- Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Correlate
- Authors's Label
- Physical Domain
- Our Classification
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- Error Estimates
- cronbach alfa = 0.74
- Remarks
- Physical health subscale of WHOQOL-BREF
- Distribution
- patients M = 13.73 (SD=2.24), healthy persons M=15.39 (SD=1.88)
- Operationalization
- Self-report of experiences in the last two weeks of:
- Pain and discomfort
- Dependence on medical treatment
- Energy and fatigue
- Mobility
- Sleep and rest
- Activities of daily living
- Work Capacity
All rated on 5-points scales, ranging from "not at all" to "an extreme amount" with a higher score indicating a higher quality of life.